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Mate in 2: knight to f6 (h5·3)

c9-27649
Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

22. Nxf6 Nd2 23. Qh6#

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
  • Spot on — queen to h6 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Nd2, then Qh6# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #116.

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